In the National Basketball Association (NBA), a championship ring is awarded to members of the team that win the annual NBA Finals.Title rings: status symbol, career validation - USATODAY.com Rings are presented to the team's players, coaches, and members of the executive-front office.HEAT, Jostens Team Up To Create 2012 NBA Championship Ring & Merchandise | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE MIAMI HEAT The Boston Celtics have the most rings in NBA history, winning the finals 18 times. Phil Jackson is the coach with the most championship rings, and Bill Russell has the most as an NBA player (11 each).With 13 titles, Phil Jackson is lord of the rings- ESPN Los Angeles

History NBA championship rings have been awarded since the first NBA Finals in 1947. In the modern era, the rings are handed to the defending champions during the team's first home game each season.Heat get their 2013 championship rings | NBA.com

Design NBA championship rings are silver or gold and include the following features: Team name and symbol Year the team won the championship Player nameLeBron James, Heat receive rings, 219 diamonds and all NBA logoHow an NBA Championship Ring is Made | Sports Dissected "World Champions"

Players and coaches with the most championships List of NBA players with most championships List of NBA championship head coaches

See also

MLS Cup ring World Series ring Super Bowl ring Stanley Cup ring Championship ring List of NBA champions Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy

References

External links NBA.com: List of champions